+ Sociology
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Sociology
is the study of relations among individuals,
relations between individuals and society, and
relations among the systems and structures of
society. A sociology major is excellent preparation
for many professions.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in sociology are expected to:
-
Apply a sociological perspective, built upon
an understanding of basic sociological constructs
and theories, to various areas of social life;
- Explicate
the diverse ways in which sociologists gather,
interpret, and evaluate data;
- Articulate
sociologically informed opinions and arguments
concerning social and behavioral phenomena,
and critically read and understand sociological
argument;
- Describe
the similarities and dissimilarities of behaviors,
attitudes, values, beliefs, and opinions across
populations and subpopulations.
Major,
Bachelor of Arts (32 hours) — minor
required — click 
for 2009-2010 course requirements
Majors
and minors with specific career aspirations
(including Honors in Sociology) may
wish to concentrate course selections
in one of the following areas:
Criminology/Corrections—This
concentration studies the nature of
criminal law, the causes and consequences
of criminal behavior, and the ways in
which society deals with criminal offenders.
Criminology is excellent preparation
for careers in both the adult and juvenile
justice systems, including police departments,
court systems, and the probation and
corrections networks within each. Electives
include, but are not limited to:
SOC
316, 319, 340, 341, 441, 442, 443, 461
Family
and Social Services—This concentration
prepares students for careers in agencies
responsible for the planning, delivery,
and administration of services and resources
for the well-being of individuals and
families. Coursework provides a strong
background for management decisions which
must reflect an understanding of family
dynamics—produced from social and
individual variables including gender,
age, race, and class—and the interactions
of those dynamics with social institutions
generally and human service programs in
particular. Electives include, but are
not limited to:
SOC
313, 316, 317, 319, 341, 361, 404, 417,
460, 461
Population
Studies—This concentration examines
the composition of human populations, communities,
and organizations as they adapt to their environments.
Basic issues emphasized include the development
of technical skills, family relationships,
and international population issues such as
immigration. The curriculum provides a breadth
of training for careers in business planning,
labor-force analysis, and economic development.
Population analysts are employed in all levels
of government and private business. Electives
include, but are not limited to:
SOC
312, 313, 316, 361, 404, 414, 419, 420
Minor
in Sociology (20 hours)
A student minoring in sociology is strongly
encouraged to complete SOC
301 or 302, 368, and 369.
Internships
Any concentration may involve cooperative
education placements or internships
which offer an opportunity for students
to work in settings where they can
apply their knowledge and learn more
about careers in their area of study,
as well as cognate courses in other
departments.
Other
related areas
Students should consult the department's undergraduate
advisor for the planning of other concentrations
(e.g., prelaw, social-science education) or
for individual planned programs.
Demographic
Studies Minor (21 hours)
The interdisciplinary undergraduate minor
Demographic Studies provides students with
rigorous training in the area of population
studies. This minor consists of 21 credit
hours. Three courses are required, and four
other courses are electives to be selected
from at least two of the nine departments
listed below. Note, however, that if courses
were used to satisfy the requirements of the
major, then they may not be used to fulfill
the requirements of the minor.
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Three
Required Courses (9 hours)
- SOC
312 (3)*, SOC
371 (3)** and SOC
420 (3)**.
- Four
Elective Courses from***: (12 hours)
- DHS
330 (3)
- ECON
200 (3)
- GEOG
312 (3), GEOG 321 (3), GEOG 325 (3), GEOG
337 (3), GEOG 422 (3), GEOG 424 (4), GEOG
425 (3), GEOG 426 (3)
- GERO
301 (3), GERO 330 (3)
- LEGS
429 (3)
- MKT
300 (3), MKT 320 (3)
- POLS
331 (3)
- PUBH
301 (3), PUBH 302 (3)
- SOC
313 (3), SOC 316 (3), SOC 361 (3), SOC
404 (3), SOC 419 (3)
*SOC
101 or its equivalent is a prerequisite
for this course.
**SOC
101, SOC
368, and SOC
369 or their equivalents are prerequisites
for these courses.
***To
be selected from at least two of the nine
areas. Elective courses may also have prerequisites
that students should be aware of.
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